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Connecticut will tax the work performed in the state. You will file a non-resident return for the work performed in Connecticut, then you will take a credit for taxes paid to other states on your Massachusetts return.     Here's how to claim the credit for taxes paid to other states:  1. First prepare the non-resident CT return (don't skip this step or the credit might not populate correctly) 2. Next, prepare the resident MA return. 3. TurboTax will compute the credit for taxes paid in other states, ensuring you do not overpay.   Here is a TurboTax article you may find helpful: How do I file a nonresident state return?

I am also one of the many Turbotax desktop users that cannot get past the check IL EITC box to e-file my Illinois return.  I also do not qualify for the EITC and cannot check the box.  This bug has continued for several days.  Turbotax Support please fix this! 

Your California return in TurboTax should show the same number of dependents as your Federal return unless you made changes in the California return. The information flows from the Personal Info section of the Federal return to your State return.   Go back to the beginning of the California return interview. There is a question in the California interview, "Do you have a dependent you didn't claim on your Federal return?" if you answer Yes, another screen appears showing the dependents you entered in the Federal return and has a button "Add Dependents" if you need to add more. The California exemption amount is $475 for each dependent for 2025.   Preview your return to be sure the dependents are being treated correctly in TurboTax:   Detailed calculation information in TurboTax Online can be found by navigating to Tax Tools > Tools > View Tax Summary > Preview My 1040 to access the Form 1040 Worksheet. This worksheet, specifically the Tax Smart Worksheet located between lines 15 and 16, provides the in-depth, step-by-step calculations for your tax liability.    If you are using the Online version, you will need to have paid for your product in order to see all of the worksheets.   If you are using a Desktop version, you can switch to Forms Mode by clicking on Forms at the top of the screen. There, you can scroll through the complete list of forms and worksheets TurboTax has prepared and click on the one you want to review, or click "Open Form" above the list of forms on the left and enter the one you are looking for.    

To report your options/ 1256 contracts:   Navigate to Wages & Income Scroll down to "Less Common Investments and Savings" Click on the down arrow to expand Next to "Contracts and Straddles" select "Start" Answer "Yes" to "Any Straddles or Section 1256 Contracts?" On the next screen, it is highly unlikely that you need to make any elections, so just click "Continue" On the screen with "Contracts and Straddles", more than likely you only need to select Section 1256 contracts...  You may want to read the IRS instructions for Form 6781, Gains and Losses from Section 1256 Contracts and Straddles Select "I'll report the totals from each broker or account. Enter the information to report your your profits and losses from your Section 1256 Options transactions.  

Is there a fix on how to update state deduction? At this point, I can’t even get into my state return to edit, but I was never given the question on whether to use itemized or standard deductions. It just assumed standard which is incorrect even by the new MD phase out law. This has been the worst year with bugs in the online version. 

You should update your TurboTax entries to match exactly what was sent to you on Form 1095-A, so that your tax return info matches the duplicate copy sent to the IRS. To do so, follow these FAQ navigation steps: First, find your 1095-A form. If you don’t have it, download it from HealthCare.gov, irs.gov, or your state's Marketplace.   Once you have your form, using TurboTax Online/Mobile: Go to the Do you need to report any 1095-As? screen. Answer the questions and continue through to enter the details from your Form 1095-A. When you’re done, select File from the left menu and continue through to refile your return. Is there a more specific error message from the IRS that you can share here? We can help you more accurately with your inputs, if so.